I use this for foreplay before pegging. It can be a nice way to warm up, but isn't super effective if you are looking for more intense experiences or prostate stimulation. I had some trouble inserting the toy into my partner; he had a few moments of discomfort as I worked to find the right angle. I also had to hold the beads by the shaft; if I just held it by the ring at the end it was too flexible to insert easily and ended up poking him a lot. As for myself, this was not as pleasurable a sight as other toys used for anal penetration for me, it was not the exciting show I'd hoped for.

I use condoms on all my toys for easy clean up. It was annoying to put the condom on and it got a little messy as I was removing it. I think I prefer something with a handle you can grip to keep more control over the toy during use as well as clean-up. The flexibility of this toy definitely did not help that, and if I were to buy these again I would probably buy a set that I could sanitize and wash with more confidence than this material allows for. Since this is made of a porous material it is not good for sharing, and can retain lube, making it hard to clean. Water based lube is safest, although with a condom you can use anything that won't eat away at the condom (oil based).

In general though, it did get my partner stimulated and ready to receive larger toys. It did the job, but not with a lot of finesse. My partner did not like the removal process, even though that is supposed to be the most stimulating part. We have not really made much use of these, instead preferring a vibrator or something else with a nice bulbous end for prostate stimulation. I would use this again in a pinch, or possibly with a woman who wouldn't have a prostate to stimulate, but I am not inclined to make this toy a regular part of my play repertoire.